Vanity Fair
Chapter 46: Struggles and Trials
by William Makepeace Thackeray
The Dobbin sisters attempt a reconciliation. The elder Osborne makes Amelia an offer.
The Dobbin sisters attempt a reconciliation. The elder Osborne makes Amelia an offer.
News of Achilles entrance into the field of battle prompts Zeus to remove his injunction.
William seeks out his missing pupil, deciding that she is the woman destined to be his wife.
Thoreau observes and documents the geography of Walden Pond as well as other neighboring bodies of water.
The narrator directly addresses the Judge as if he were merely sleeping.
Agnes Grey details her confessions, and the wishes she hides in her heart.
William considers his work as a tradesman, and is confronted by Mr. Hunsden.
Jurgis learns english as his involvement in the union increases. Jurgis is encouraged to vote. Jurgis becomes aware of the many corrupt practices that are prevalent in various industries.
The author sent for to court. The queen buys him of his master the farmer, and presents him to the king. He disputes with his majesty’s great scholars. An apartment at court provided for the author. He is in high favour with the queen. He stands up for the honour of his own country. His quarrels with the queen’s dwarf.
he men set out in search of Rochford. They meet and Indian chief.
How the hunt ended badly.
Rawdon becomes suspicious of Becky, and requests assistance from Sir Pitt. Rawdon makes a discovery upon returning home.
Evylyn and Harold Piper experience many events throughout their marriage, some pleasant and some tragic.
Henry reflects on the events surrounding his enlistment in the army. Tales of imminent battle breeds panic in Henry's mind.
Mulford swims for the boat. The group is reunited with Captain Spike, who tries to rid himself of Mulford.
Cruncher follows a funeral procession for Roger Cly. Cruncher is followed by his son when he revisits the grave later that night.
Mole is busy with spring-cleaning when he feels compelled to visit the world above. Mole and Rat take a trip up the river.
There is a misunderstanding between the Captain and Mrs. Budd. The ship is stopped by a cruiser.
Claude Frollo receives a visitor in his laboratory. Jacques Coictier, accompanied by the aging Father Tourangeau, is shocked by Claude Frollo's views. As he departs, Father Tourangeau divulges his identity to Claud Frollo.
Isabella writes to Edgar to tell him of her impending death, and asks him to come and get Linton to take him back to the Grange. Nelly watches over Cathy while he is gone, and Cathy finds her way to Wuthering Heights while playing one day. Nelly and Cathy decide to keep her visit to Wuthering Heights from Edgar.
Zeus issues an order to the gods. The Trojans and Greeks continue to battle.
Raskolnikov's ponders Dunya's decision as he travels to the home of a friend.
After receiving a visit from his nephew, Charles Darnay, the Marquis receives a painful message.
Achilles takes no mercy on the Trojans, as he takes his vengeance for the slain patroclus.
Higgins and Pickering attempt to make amends with Eliza.